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Hybrid VPN Setup doesn't work if the "block-outside-dns" is used...
I was able to pick up a XR500 for cheap from a friend so far it it great! it's in the title, I have to omit this line from my openvpn config or the router won't even attempt to connect to my VPN....
Thanks for the feedback! In a future version, we've made some big improvements to how Hybrid VPN works and also added the option of a adding a DNS server for the VPN, so that should help with your issue.
We don't have an ETA for this firmware yet as we're still fixing some bugs with it, but it's getting closer so it shouldn't be too long!
Okay interesting, could you set the DNS of the router to the VPN DNS then put that line back in and see if it works then please?
ok, a small problem. I can't set the DNS in the DHCP options this seems to be fixed pointing to the router.. Although I can change the router to use 8.8.8.8 or 1.1.1.1 it will of course make this request in the clear via the modem directly not through the VPN..
To stop DNS Leak more easily:
1. The need to set the DNS for the client via the DHCP server on the router (would be handy)
2. block DNS for VPN clients (as a safety option)
Also as a feature creep could you intercept DNS and use DNS over HTTPS in the future 🙂
Thanks for the feedback! In a future version, we've made some big improvements to how Hybrid VPN works and also added the option of a adding a DNS server for the VPN, so that should help with your issue.
We don't have an ETA for this firmware yet as we're still fixing some bugs with it, but it's getting closer so it shouldn't be too long!
look forward to it!